Benchmark Labs
Techstars '21San Diego, US · Founded 2019 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Benchmark Labs develops AI-powered, asset-specific weather forecasting solutions for agriculture, energy, and insurance sectors. The company uses machine learning and hyperlocal environmental data to provide point-specific forecasts that improve decision-making for fixed-asset verticals.
Founders & leadership
Benchmark Labs was founded in 2019 by Carlos Gaitan, Ph.D., Ulrik Soderstrom, Christopher Lund, Ph.D., Carlos Gaitan, and Christopher Lund.
Investors · 3
Competitors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2021 | $256K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Benchmark Labs do?
- Benchmark Labs develops AI-powered, asset-specific weather forecasting solutions for agriculture, energy, and insurance sectors. The company uses machine learning and hyperlocal environmental data to provide point-specific forecasts that improve decision-making for fixed-asset verticals.
- Who founded Benchmark Labs?
- Benchmark Labs was founded by Carlos Gaitan, Ph.D., Ulrik Soderstrom, Christopher Lund, Ph.D., Carlos Gaitan, Christopher Lund in 2019.
- Who are Benchmark Labs's investors?
- Benchmark Labs's investors include NextView Ventures, Techstars, REFASHIOND Ventures.
- Where is Benchmark Labs headquartered?
- Benchmark Labs is headquartered in San Diego, US.